ARPC appoints new Chief Risk Officer

Friday, 12 July 2024

Dr Christopher Wallace, Chief Executive of Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), has announced the appointment of Karin Rathbone as Chief Risk Officer.

She brings extensive experience in risk management gained through a blend of consulting and corporate roles held within the financial services and consulting sectors.

Karin joins ARPC from Colonial First State (CFS), where she was Chief Risk Officer. She also held a number of senior risk leadership roles at CFS when it was part of the CBA.

Her early career includes being a Partner with KPMG, and a Director with Deloitte specialising in Governance, Risk, and Conduct. Her corporate roles include risk leadership at BT Financial Group, Westpac, and CBA.

Karin relocated to Australia in 2013 from South Africa.  She holds Arts and Law degrees from the University of Witwatersrand and a Diploma in Advanced Banking from the University of Johannesburg.

“As ARPC’s Chief Risk Officer, Karin leads a team of risk professionals supporting ARPC to identify, measure, and evaluate current, emerging, and future risks. She will work to enhance and maintain our risk management framework that aligns with our corporate plan and legislative and regulatory obligations”, says Dr Wallace.

For further information, please contact Alexander Drake, Head of Public Affairs and Communications on 02 8223 6777, or [email protected]